Orange Creamsicle Salad is a delightful and refreshing dish that perfectly captures the essence of summer.
Ingredients
Scale:
4 cups of fresh oranges, peeled and segmented
1 cup of mini marshmallows
1 cup of pineapple chunks, drained
1 cup of shredded coconut (unsweetened)
1 cup of heavy whipping cream
½ cup of orange juice (freshly squeezed)
¼ cup of powdered sugar
Additional shredded coconut for garnish (optional)
Fresh mint leaves for garnish (optional)
Instructions
Prepare the fruit: Start by peeling and segmenting the fresh oranges. Aim for about 4 cups of orange segments. Make sure to remove any seeds and tough membranes.
Combine fruit ingredients: In a large mixing bowl, gently fold the orange segments, mini marshmallows, pineapple chunks, and shredded coconut together.
Make the dressing: In a separate bowl, pour in the heavy whipping cream. Using an electric mixer, whip the cream on medium speed until soft peaks form.
Add orange juice: Slowly pour the fresh orange juice into the whipped cream mixture. Gently fold it in until the dressing is smooth.
Combine salad and dressing: Pour the whipped cream dressing over the fruit mixture. Gently fold everything together until the fruit is well coated.
Chill the salad: Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 1 hour.
Serve: Once chilled, give the salad a gentle stir before serving. If desired, sprinkle additional shredded coconut on top for garnish.
